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Published on 11:40 GMT

Munster look to tap into emotional energy for tough Sharks test in South Africa

URC: Sharks v Munster, Kings Park Stadium, Saturday, 5.30pm, TG4 & Premier Sports 1 Munster are likely to be in the same state of mind in Durban as Scarlets are travelling to Dublin. Heads will be filled with hope mixed with visceral excitement and the …

Source: The Irish Times - Center-left
Published on 08:45 GMT

'Anything is possible in South Africa,’ Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi after 'second half' match with SuperSport

SuperSport, whose future remains in doubt with rumours the club is for sale, are equal on 27 points with Cape Town City but have a better goal difference and have saved their status in the PSL. This means City, who finished 15th, go to the playoffs where …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on 08:43 GMT

South Africa’s femicide crisis: Olorato Mongale’s tragic story reveals a global epidemic

Femicide continues to be a global issue. In South Africa, 11 women are murdered every day, which is equivalent to one woman being killed every two hours. These statistics highlight the unjustifiable violence against women. The recent case of Olorato …

Source: Zululand Observer - Pending
Published on 13:10 GMT

Nigeria’s Fuel Imports Drop as South Africa Becomes Africa’s Top Petrol Buyer

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on 11:08 GMT

Munster Rugby team confirmed for URC quarter-final tie with Sharks in South Africa

THE Munster team has been named to play the Hollywoodbets Sharks in the quarter-final of the United Rugby Championship this Saturday. The game will be played in Durban's Kings Park this Saturday, May 31, at 5.30pm - live on TG4. For the third game in …

Source: Limerick Leader - Pending
Published on 13:10 GMT

How Trump Is Reshaping South Africa’s Economic and Foreign Policies

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on 08:38 GMT

Young tourist’s viral visit to South Africa’s most dangerous township sparks debate

A young visitor showcased the most dangerous township in South Africa, stunning many people The TikTok video went viral on social media, gathering loads of views, likes, and comments Social media users were stunned as they reacted by sharing their thoughts …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on 08:07 GMT

MTN South Africa announces 3G decommissioning

Hello Victoria here, Ebonyi state has just launched it’s government owned ride hailing platform called EBOCAB, which is now Nigeria’s second public sector ride hailing initiative. With 90 vehicles, 60 pick-up trucks and 30 SUVs, this new urban transport …

Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral
Published on 07:43 GMT

South Africa’s commerce media moment has arrived

Commerce media is emerging as the next big frontier in retail – and it’s growing fast. Globally, the space is projected to reach $130 billion by 2026, and could top $1 trillion by 2030, as giants like Amazon and Walmart continue to turn retail media into …

Source: The Media Online - Neutral
Published on 07:33 GMT

Why South Africa can’t defend itself anymore

From a mighty force to near irrelevance, SA’s defence capabilities have decayed. The country is now vulnerable, with no real ability to respond to African conflicts. This is a war game scenario which could not exist in South Africa today but, in the mid-’ …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right